Laboratory Analyst - Water Resources

Seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our Water Resources team. We are looking for a team player with an excellent work ethic and adaptability. Ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) experience, and the willingness to work with the team to fulfill the goals of the organization.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Ensure water produced at the treatment facility is safe to drink and meets all regulatory requirements.
• Perform various quality control procedures on all analytical parameters to ensure reliability and accuracy of the results produced.
• Calibrate and maintain analytical equipment.
• Collect regulatory samples within the system.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including preparing and submitting a variety of regulatory reports, remaining abreast of all current and pending laws and regulations.
• Maintain good relationships with co-workers, community neighbors and customers; provide excellent customer service.

Successful candidates should have:

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field and two years’ experience in a laboratory setting performing water testing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong preference for GC-MS skills and experience working on advanced analytical equipment.

• Valid North Carolina NC Driver’s License.
• Ability to maintain requirements of a safety sensitive position and meet the physical requirements that include exerting up to 50 pounds (bi-annual physical).

Team members are our most important resource. Pay and Benefits include: 

• Salary Range is $56,036 - $84,053
• Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (pension plan)  
• 5% Employer 457 plan contribution   
• Retirement health savings account  
• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term Disability   
• 12 Paid Holidays  
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, and Parental Leave  
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend  
• Educational Reimbursement  
• Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education    
• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from previous NC Local Government or State agency employer   
• Much, much more!  

 OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences. We provide competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment. Visit www.owasa.org to apply for this excellent opportunity.

This recruitment will close on March 11, 2026.